car shakes violently during drive, engine oil in exahust
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car shakes violently during drive, engine oil in exahust
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I got a honda civic 2001 1.4 hatch SE. engine rev drops when its idle. during drive car shakes violently, rev drops but engine still runs. i hear a clicking noise coming from under the glove compartment, i assume its the relay that is clicking. also there are engine oil coming from the exhaust and smells like burning engine oil around. guy i bought if from, removed the check engine light fuse, so no sign on dash, also the fuse connector lead is removed so i can't the fuse. and finally, during idle if i turn the headlight on, the engine tends to shut off but rev up back again.
wondering if all those problem are related. any help will be appreciated
I got a honda civic 2001 1.4 hatch SE. engine rev drops when its idle. during drive car shakes violently, rev drops but engine still runs. i hear a clicking noise coming from under the glove compartment, i assume its the relay that is clicking. also there are engine oil coming from the exhaust and smells like burning engine oil around. guy i bought if from, removed the check engine light fuse, so no sign on dash, also the fuse connector lead is removed so i can't the fuse. and finally, during idle if i turn the headlight on, the engine tends to shut off but rev up back again.
wondering if all those problem are related. any help will be appreciated
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Re: car shakes violently during drive, engine oil in exahust
Will a scanner communicate with the engine computer?
Got fault codes, or does it say there's a communication error?
Are the alternator mounting bolts properly tightened? Loose alternator bolts cause grounding problems and can quickly ruin the PCM. It's a big problem over here with the 1.7 D series engines, and some of what you describe seems similar (relays clicking, computer in limp mode, various warning lights on, gauges act wrong).
Got fault codes, or does it say there's a communication error?
Are the alternator mounting bolts properly tightened? Loose alternator bolts cause grounding problems and can quickly ruin the PCM. It's a big problem over here with the 1.7 D series engines, and some of what you describe seems similar (relays clicking, computer in limp mode, various warning lights on, gauges act wrong).
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Will a scanner communicate with the engine computer?
Got fault codes, or does it say there's a communication error?
Are the alternator mounting bolts properly tightened? Loose alternator bolts cause grounding problems and can quickly ruin the PCM. It's a big problem over here with the 1.7 D series engines, and some of what you describe seems similar (relays clicking, computer in limp mode, various warning lights on, gauges act wrong).
Got fault codes, or does it say there's a communication error?
Are the alternator mounting bolts properly tightened? Loose alternator bolts cause grounding problems and can quickly ruin the PCM. It's a big problem over here with the 1.7 D series engines, and some of what you describe seems similar (relays clicking, computer in limp mode, various warning lights on, gauges act wrong).
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